Stabilisation for the disrupted acromioclavicular joint using a braided polyester prosthetic ligament.

Purpose: To report outcomes of 21 men who underwent stabilisation for the disrupted acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) using a braided polyester prosthetic ligament.

Methods: 21 men aged 23 to 76 (mean, 43) years underwent stabilisation for the disrupted ACJ of Rockwood type 3 (n=12), type 4 (n=1), and type 5 (n=8) using a braided polyester prosthetic ligament.

Results: The mean time from injury to surgery was 6.